directory of migrant led organisations in ireland

DIRECTORYOF

MIGRANTLED ORGANISATIONS

SECOND EDITION

Immigrant Council Of Ireland, 2 St Andrew St, Dublin 2, Ireland

Information Tel: +353 1 674 0200/ Web: www.immigrantcouncil.ie

Admin Tel: +353 1 6740202 / Email: [email protected]

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Directory

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CONTENTS

Foreword iv Afghan Community of Ireland 1 Africa-Caribbean Forum 2 Africa Centre 3 African Community Development Project 4 African Cultural Awareness Project 5 African Voice Newspaper 6 AkiDwA 7 Art Polonia 8 Association of Chinese Professionals in Ireland 9 Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Ireland 10 Association of Nigerians in Galway 11 Association of the Moldovan Community of Ireland 12 Bilingual Forum Ireland 13 Bini Community 14 Brasilforall Ltd 15 Clare Immigrant Support Centre 16 Congo Lisanga – The Congolese Network Ireland 17 Cork’s Multicultural Newspaper “The Immigrant” 18 Derry Pl Polish Centre 19 Diaspora Women’s Initiative 20 Discovery Ministry 21 Diverse Eireann 22 Dochas Kilkenny 23 Filipino Youth Integration 24 Ghana and Ireland Friendship Association 25 Guinean Association of Ireland 26 Imeasc Irish Speaking Immigrants 27 India Club Ireland 28 Information and Support Unit for New Communities 29 Integration of African Children in Ireland 30 Ireland India Council 31 Ireland Poland Business Association 32 Irish-Congolese Business and Cultural Association 33 Irish Council of Chinese Social Services / Irish Chinese Information Centre 34 Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation 35 Irish Polish Cultural and Business Association in Limerick 36 Jamaicans and the Wider Caribbean Communities in Ireland 37 Knit Project Limited 38 Laois Ethnic Minority Support Group 39 Latin America Solidarity Centre 40 Latvian Association for Latvians in Ireland 41 Lithuanian Association in Ireland 42 Louth African Women Support Group 43 My Cork Polish Association 44 New Communities Partnership 45 Nigeria Association Network Ireland 46 Overseas Chinese Organisation 47 Overseas Medics of Ireland 48 Overseas Nurses Section, Irish Nurses Organisation 49 Patoak Communications 50




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Pavee Point Roma Programme 51 Peace Corps Localise – Polish Group (Korpusy Pokoju) 52 Polish Information and Culture Centre In Dublin 53 Polish Social and Cultural Association in Dublin 54 Portuguese Association of Ireland 55 Rainbow Neighbourhood Project 56 Romanian Community of Ireland 57 Seeds 58 Slovak Centre Ireland 59 Somali Community in Ireland 60 Women from Minorities Network Ireland 61 Index by region 62




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FOREWORD

In May 2006 the Immigrant Council of Ireland published its first Directory of Migrant Led

Organisations in response to a need for a centralised information resource on the location of these

organisations and the services they offered. The directory was a very popular publication, much

sought-after by individuals and organisations seeking to engage more with migrant groups.

However circumstances have changed over time. While some migrant-led groups in Ireland are well

established, others are more informal and transient, and some responded to specific service needs and

have moved on. As a result, while a number of the groups in the first edition have ceased to exist, new

groups have emerged. In response to these developments, we have updated the directory with this

second edition.

The number and range of organisations featured in this directory demonstrates the vast contribution

migrants make in the civic, commercial and community spheres across Ireland. It highlights the range

of supports and activities conducted by small, often voluntary organisations, despite the lack of

financial support available to many of them. The directory illustrates the fact that migrants are actively

participating in Irish society and are active agents in the ‘integration process’.

This edition of the directory features more organisations than the first edition - 61 in total. Each entry

includes information provided by the groups themselves, in their own words, on their goals, services or

activities and relevant contact details. We would like to thank all those who have contributed to this

publication.

The ICI also would like to thank the Citizens Information Board and the Office of the Minister for

Integration for their financial support for this project. We would also like to thank ICI Research and

Integration Officer Fidèle Mutwarasibo for initiating the project and overseeing the second edition,

Integration Intern Pamela Peris, who liaised with all the organisations and updated the information and

Communications Intern Emma Nyhen who edited the publication.

Denise Charlton, CEO

Immigrant Council of Ireland

May 2009




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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate and up to date, however the details of the organisations listed may change over time and the ICI cannot be held liable for inaccuracies in the text. © Copyright 2009. Immigrant Council of Ireland

Details of the Migrant Led Organisations




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AFGHAN COMMUNITY OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Nasruddin Saljuqi Address: 82 Westhaven, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 Phone: 01 082 27485 Mobile: 085 711 8340 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: http:// nasrudinsaljoqi.tipod.com Opening Hours: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: 300065 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To be active in international and cultural activities - To support Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers - To establish links with governmental and non-governmental organisations

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

- Afghan annual holidays celebrations - Support for Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers - Provision of assistance for organisations running programmes in Afghanistan - Newsletter publication - Addressing integration issues - Educating Irish society and other communities about the Afghan culture

LINKS / COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS

The community established links with most voluntary organisations in Ireland such as The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), Integrating Ireland, New Communities Partnership (NCP), Irish Refugee Council, Arts Council, National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI), Cairde and universities.




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AFRICA-CARIBBEAN FORUM

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Persons: Morris Ansa Ndiyo, Sue Komolafe, Dr Livingstone Thompson Address: Unit H2, Balmoral Estate, Navan, Meath Phone: N/A Mobile: 086 880 2660, 086 396 9526, 086 373 7135 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2007 Company Registration Office Number: 459545 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To be the voice representing the interests of African and Caribbean immigrants and where necessary to provide them with representation, mediation and advocacy

- To provide information, advice and guidance to immigrants and to act as an information resource on the cultures of African and Caribbean countries

- To give visibility to African and Caribbean residents and to act as a conduit for development assistance for African and Caribbean immigrants


- Family days for residents of Africa and the Caribbean - Participation in intercultural days - Participation in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations - Forums on issues relating to the needs and interests of African and Caribbean immigrants - Providing information about business opportunities in African and Caribbean countries - After-school programmes for young people and crèche facilities for parents - Community development

LINKS/ COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Africa-Caribbean Forum is linked with other organisations representing Africans, Caribbeans and other ethnic groups in Ireland.




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AFRICA CENTRE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Eric Yao Address: Africa Centre, 9c Lower Abbey Street, Methodist Mission Building, Dublin 1 Phone: 01 865 6951 Mobile: 086 832 3499 Fax: 01 865 6951 Email: [email protected] Website: www.africacentre.ie Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Year Founded: 2000 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: 14980

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To advance attitudes, policies and actions promoting justice, social inclusion and meaningful participation for African communities in Ireland

- To encourage a more positive Africa-Ireland exchange - To advocate, educate and network towards a just and inclusive society in Ireland


- Development education - Community empowerment - Policy research and networking - Capacity building


Akina Dada wa Africa (AkiDwA), NCP, National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), Bloom (movement for global justice), Irish Development Education Associations (IDEA), Comhlámh




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AFRICAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Malcolm Eremionkhale Address: Waterford Phone: 087 261 8184 Mobile: 087 261 8184 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: 9627854I

ORGANISATION GOALS

The aim of the project is to support the African Community residing locally in Waterford as well as nationally through identifying their needs, as individuals and as a community, and to provide assistance in addressing those needs. The target groups are African asylum-seekers, refugees and immigrants. It is hoped that the project will continue to possess the ongoing capacity to deliver services and contribute towards making a positive change in the lives of each individual and target group.


This community development project aims to help those who are in a vulnerable position by focusing on:

- Education - Training - Capacity building - Empowerment - Community development and general inclusion - More specific projects are envisioned in the future




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AFRICAN CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECT

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Malcolm Eremionkhale, Florence Simeon Address: c/o Maranatha Christian Church Fellowship Railway Square, Waterford Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 261 8184 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2004 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: 9625063N

ORGANISATION GOALS

The African Cultural Awareness Project was established to promote cultural awareness, acceptance and social integration in order to advance racial harmony and community cohesion. The goals are to change attitudes, challenge behaviours and raise cultural awareness through networking, collaboration and training.


This project is committed to educational processes that address issues of equality, inclusion, race awareness, integration and interculturalism. It works with various cultures, but particularly with African cultures through schools, youth projects, community development projects and community development groups in Ireland. The project focuses primarily on raising diversity awareness in the area of the arts and the participation of Africans and other cultures at local community level and beyond.

More specifically, the project is involved in the following activities:

- Intercultural activities promoting and cultivating an appreciation for cultural difference - Running school programmes to raise cultural awareness - Organising activities that focus on mutual understanding and inclusion - Holding annual multicultural festival initiatives - Organising workshops and conferences - Organising the annual Christmas Integration Carnival




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AFRICAN VOICE NEWSPAPER

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Malcolm Eremionkhale Address: c/o Maranatha Christian Church Fellowship Railway Square, Waterford Phone: 087 261 8184 Mobile: 087 261 8184 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.theafricanvoice.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2007 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The African Voice, which is a registered national newspaper, was established with the aim of promoting cultural diversity and integration through the media in Ireland.


- The newspaper focuses in particular on African and African-Irish people in Ireland, along with more general news coverage.

- Every issue of ‘The African Voice’ publishes features stories, columns, news briefs, profiles, sports and much more.

- The African Voice prints the news that affects both the individual and the community.


Africa Centre, African embassies, AkiDwA, NCCRI, ICI, Integrating Ireland, colleges, NGOs, religious bodies




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AkiDwA

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Salome Mbugua, Monica McMahon Address: 29 Gardner Street, Dublin 1 Phone: 01 814 8582 Mobile: 087 415 0906 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.akidwa.ie Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5pm Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: 17227

ORGANISATION GOALS

AkiDwA was established in August 2001 with the aim of responding to and addressing the existing and changing needs of African and migrant women living in Ireland. It is a voluntary, non-governmental organisation and a representative body for all African and migrant women living in Ireland irrespective of their national/ethnic background, tradition, religious beliefs, socio-economic, or legal status. AkiDwA’s work focuses on development and human rights issues based on a gender perspective.

AkiDwA’s mission is to promote equality for African women living in Ireland so as to ensure positive change and social justice. AkiDwA’s goals are to promote equality for migrant women living in Ireland, who participate in the economical, social cultural and political fields.


- Support and information - Networking - Awareness-raising - Education and training - Influencing policy and advocacy - Capacity building




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ART POLONIA

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Monika Sapielak Address: Art Polonia, Dublin Phone: N/A Mobile: 086 841 2857 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.artpolonia.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To establish a mutual understanding of existing cultures between Poland and Ireland - To create a professional forum for international cultural cooperation between the Irish and

newcomers - To provide an opportunity for Irish artists to present their work in Central and Eastern Europe


- Events presenting contemporary art and reflecting on the conditions for its positive development in the context of contemporary society

- Enhancing exchange and links between artists, critics and organisations with similar goals - Organising and promoting cultural events with a view to bridging international artists, arts

professionals, arts-supporting initiatives as well as audiences and communities - Cultural events including festivals, exhibitions, workshops, panels, readings and seminars - Services for Irish arts professionals include: programme proposals, press materials, PR within the

Polish Community, graphic design, and print materials in both languages, organising itineraries for Polish artists in Ireland and support for setting up productions

- Services for local arts professionals and initiatives include: support and promotion of cultural events hosting Polish artists in Ireland, programme proposals for event-organisers willing to host Polish artists, promotion of cultural events within the Polish community and in the Polish media, translation, support for setting up productions, organising itineraries for Polish artists in Ireland


Temple Bar Culture Trust, Dublin Fringe Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival, Project Arts Centre, Filmbase, Music Network, Music 21, St. Patrick’s Festival, World Culture Festival, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, International Theatre Festival “SpielArt” – Munich, International Theatre Festival “Theatre Express” – Berlin, Theatre Cinema - Michałowice, Theatre A3 – Emotions Collectors – Warsaw, Aukso-Music Foundation – Warsaw, Polish Film Festival - Dublin, Polish Embassy - Dublin, Polski Herald, Polska Gazeta, Polski Express, RTÉ, Anna Livia, Irish Polish Society, RTÉ, AIB Group, Axis Arts Centre, Sligo Integration Festival, Dom Tańca, Poznań, Teatr Polski, Wrocław, Sikorski Design, Letcombemedia




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ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE PROFESSIONALS IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Cindy Liu Address: 28 Cabinteely Crescent, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 Phone: 01 402 2868 Mobile: 0876143678 Fax: 014024985 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chineseinireland.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2004 Company Registration Office Number: 404339 Charity Number: N/A


ACPI is the key member of “United Chinese Federation of Ireland”. ACPI works with Irish and Chinese organisations, societies and other international societies.


- Celebrations and parties for members, such as New Year’s Eve party - Forums or barbeques with various organisations, such as Bank of Ireland, Chinese Embassy

and Irish Chinese Association - Sports activities - Excursions and social activities - Charity events and other money raising money activities for Sichuan Earthquake fund

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To connect all Chinese professionals, who work in Ireland, to form a community and to exchange information and ideas by organising activities

- To bridge and set up communication links between the Chinese community in Ireland and organisations and companies in China

- To assist the Chinese community in Ireland in adapting to Irish society and culture - To organise charitable and money-raising activities - To teach Chinese and promote the Chinese culture to migrant Chinese children of all age groups




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ASSOCIATION OF GHANAIAN PROFESSIONALS IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Dr. Vincent Agyapong Address: 15 Manorfields Green, Clonee, Dublin 15 Phone: 085 128 9175 Mobile: 085 128 9175 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.agpireland.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2007 Company Registration Office Number: 455698

Charity Number: N/A AGPI

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To bring all Ghanaians professionals in Ireland under one umbrella - To promote and maintain understanding and cooperation among professionals - To mobilise human and financial resources for the advancement of Ghanaian communities within

Ireland and Ghana - To encourage and foster professional and personal development of Ghanaians - To promote the members’ welfare and well-being - To encourage networking between similar professional organisations in Ireland


AGPI seeks to mobilise and inspire all Ghanaians in Ireland to realise their full potential through entrepreneurship, education, employment and healthy living. Furthermore AGPI mobilises human, material and financial resources towards the advancement of Ghana. AGPI aims to transform the seemingly brain-drain into brain-gain as well as instilling in Ghanaians the sense of professionalism and patriotism. AGPI strives to equip the Ghanaian community in Ireland with the requisite skills and expertise enabling integration through full participation in all facets of Irish life. AGPI achieves its objectives through fundraising activities as well as periodic dining events and information sessions for members of the Ghanaian community.


AGPI collaborates with other African professional associations, the Government of Ghana and other national Governments.




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ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN GALWAY

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Persons: Niyi Adelekun, Ademola Adelowo Address: 3 The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 791 7071, 087 936 7564 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2004 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To promote, encourage and foster unity among all Nigerians in Galway - To promote unity and understanding between Nigerians and others living and or residing in

Galway, through the exchange of ideas and information - To create and sustain a positive image of Nigerians in Galway - To create a supportive environment for Nigerians in Galway - To provide professional assistance and advice to members - To encourage and facilitate the effective integration of Nigerians in the socio-political and

economic activities of the community - To make representations on behalf of Nigerians with both governmental and non-governmental

organisations and agencies in Ireland - To act as link and liaise with other Nigerian organisations and agencies, with a view to fostering

similar aims and objectives


- Dissemination of information to members of the community on a regular basis - Organising cultural awareness-raising events - Organising and facilitating interactive and intercultural events - Facilitating capacity building events and projects for the benefit of members of the community - Corresponding with other organisations and agencies on behalf of the community


Galway NCP, Galway Refugee Support Group, Greater Edo People, Igbo People Association, Anioma People Association, Nigeria Associations Ireland, Cork and Dublin




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ASSOCIATION OF THE MOLDOVAN COMMUNITY OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Elisaveta Babei Address: 100 The Berkley, Pembroke Square, Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4 Mobile: 083 355 4374 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.moldova.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The Association of the Moldovan Community in Ireland works on issues affecting the common experience of Moldovan expatriates living in Ireland and aims to cater for Moldovans’ common needs through cultural, educational and advocacy programmes.


The association’s current priorities are to set up English language classes for beginners and to organise an event in March 2009 with its main objective of raising the profile of Moldova as a European neighbour.

LINKS/ COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS Moldova Vision (an Irish charitable organisation developing community-based services in Moldova)




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BILINGUAL FORUM IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Francesca LaMorgia, Wesley Moynan Address: 28 Lawlor Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Laois Phone: 057 933 7605 Mobile: 086 065 4449, 087 694 3766 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.bilingualforumireland.com Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Bilingual Forum Ireland is a new project, which aims to raise awareness relating to bilingual issues in Ireland. Bilingual Forum Ireland provides a free service for families and educators to develop this awareness.


- Free workshops on bilingualism (for parents) - Teacher-training on bilingual education - Talks in schools and organisations on multilingualism and multiculturalism - Workshops and discussions on request




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BINI COMMUNITY

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Edwin Igbinosun Address: 10 Corn Market, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 6713639 Mobile: 0851081288, 0863340706 Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: www.binicommunity.org Opening Hours: 10am – 2pm Year Founded: 2004 Company Registration Office Number: 9658309G Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To promote the rich cultural heritage of the Bini community in Ireland - To foster good relations between the Bini community and other ethnic groups in Ireland - To promote good relations and proper integration of Binis into Irish society - To encourage the spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding amongst all Binis in Ireland - To come to the aid of members, both socially and educationally - To provide family support - To assist in hosting cultural events and providing educational development within the

communities in Ireland - To help alleviate adult illiteracy among the Bini community in Ireland


- Information - Advice - Assistance - Liaising with other communities - Organising integration conferences and workshop - Cultural dance display - Binis annual ‘Igue’ festival (New Year celebration) - Adult computer classes


NCP, Dublin Multi-Cultural, Cairde, Libya Community, Somalia Community




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BRASILFORALL LTD

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Marcio Chaves Address: 3, Whitefriar Place, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 476 3333 Mobile: 087 219 5890 Fax: 01 418 9941 Email: [email protected] Website: www.brasilforall.com.br Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 420 289 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Our mission is to promote Brazil, its people and culture.


- Events and celebrations - Provision of useful and necessary information about Ireland - Recruitment of students for prominent colleges in Ireland - Brazilian Beauty Salon




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CLARE IMMIGRANT SUPPORT CENTRE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Órla Ní Éilí Address: Unit 13 Carmody Street Business Park, Ennis, Clare Phone: 065 682 2026 Mobile: 087 238 5990 Fax: 065 682 2017 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Drop-In-Service: 10am – 1.30pm (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 450316 Charity Number: CHY 18089

ORGANISATION GOALS

Clare Immigrant Support Centre (CISC) works to ensure access to appropriate state and community services and to uphold all rights and entitlements of the migrant community in Clare. CISC encourages and seeks to facilitate the integration of migrants into their local community by responding to individual needs and supporting their involvement with local service-providers, agencies and groups.


- Drop-in-service (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 10am – 1.30pm) - Family support work - English language programmes - Liaison, advocacy, community development and Outreach work - Social policy - Training - Cultural, social and commemorative events

LINKS/ COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS CISC works with a Clare Interagency Steering Committee implementing an integrated strategy to meet the needs of ethnic minorities in Clare. CISC also links with Solas, Ennis CDP, Integrating Ireland, Ethnic Minority Working Group (Limerick), Clare Intercultural Network, Association of Nigerians in Clare, Ghanaian Irish Friendship Association, Citizens Information Centre (CIC), Comhairle, Vocational Education Committee (VEC) and Health Service Executive (HSE)




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CONGO LISANGA THE CONGOLESE NETWORK IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Blaise Tangamu – National Coordinator Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 671 3639 Mobile: 086 248 4599 Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: Please call for an appointment Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Lisanga Congo is a non-governmental organisation created by Congolese residents in Ireland in 2005 primarily from the merger of Congo Solidarity Group (1998) and Congolese Irish Partnership (2000) Congo Lisanga works with people who are concerned about the welfare of the Congolese community in Ireland in the process of integration into Irish society. The aims are:

- To support, advise and assist Congolese nationals living in Ireland - To foster good relations and understanding between the Congolese, Irish society and other

communities living in Ireland - To advocate on behalf of the Congolese community - To unite and organise the community and promote projects in areas such as education, youth,

health, employment and human rights - To set up and maintain a Congolese network


- Providing information, advice and general guidance for asylum-seekers - Linking and referring clients to mainstream service-providers - Assisting individuals with specific needs - Providing information to the media and general public on human rights, social, economic and

political issues relating to the Democratic Republic of Congo - Promoting and organising of social events


Cairde, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Department of Justice), Department of Social and Family Affairs, FÁS (Training and Employment Authority), NCCRI, Amnesty, Integrating Ireland, NCP and Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS)




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CORK’S MULTICULTURAL NEWSPAPER “THE IMMIGRANT”

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Person: Tania Zhinzhina

Address: Unit 72, Penrose Wharf, Penrose Quay, Cork City, Cork

Phone: 021458 0904

Mobile: 087 281 9834

Fax: N/A

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theimmigrant.org

Opening Hours: N/A

Year Founded: 2004

Company Registration Office Number: N/A

Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Cork’s Multicultural Newspaper “The Immigrant” is a voluntary, community, non-profit organisation which promotes Irish culture and traditions to newcomers and introduces cultural diversity to Irish society. The newspaper has been operating since May 2004 and it is the only free multicultural newspaper in Cork. It promotes multiculturalism, positive attitudes and integration. Its code of ethic is 3N, which represents non-political, non-sectarian, non-racist.

The principal aim of the newspaper is to provide comprehensive information to a diverse range of readers and to give them the opportunity to express themselves by publishing their opinions and by answering their questions through coverage in ‘The Immigrant’.


The content of the newspaper provides helpful information and facts on important issues such as education and training, housing, employment opportunities and related activities. It also covers information in relation to culture, news, health service, childcare, entertainment and services available to migrant workers, foreign students, newcomers, immigrants and interested members of the local community.


The newspaper helps other communities, voluntary and statutory groups as well as individuals to gain an understanding of immigrant issues and contributes to immigrant strategies. It achieves this through a comprehensive coverage of immigrant issues, publishing changes in Ireland due to immigrants’ contribution to society and by direct engagement with major networking organisations.




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DERRY PL POLISH CENTRE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Ewelina Kubiak, Marlena Musialek Address: 7-15 Foyle Street, Derry Phone: 028 713 70989 Mobile: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To support the Polish community in Derry - To assist in solving problems faced on a daily basis - To create good relations with other communities by organising cultural activities - Future goals include: setting up a Polish cultural centre, holding information seminars with

individuals and groups as well as creating a website for information exchange


- Social services: English classes, assistance with filling in applications forms and registering with GPs and job centres, supporting and facilitating access to employment opportunities and housing

- Cultural services: Polish movie screenings, celebrating Polish annual holidays (St. Andrew’s Day), collaborating with local libraries in order to provide Polish books and magazines for children and adults

- Upcoming service: psychological service


Solidarity, Equality, Education, Diversity and Support (SEEDS)




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DIASPORA WOMEN’S INITIATIVE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Juliet Amamure Address: Diaspora Women’s Initiative, New Communities Partnership, 10 Corn market, Dublin 7 Phone: N/A Mobile: 085 105 1894 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Diaspora Women’s Initiative’s (DWI) goal is to generate and promote social change, where HIV and related problems are openly discussed. It is hoped that this will improve access to information, care and subsequent support for parties affected. Furthermore it should help reduce the number of new infections.


- Awareness initiatives on the health and welfare of HIV/AIDS related issues among migrant communities and Irish society

- Creating networks and links with migrant communities and Irish-led service-providers - Advocacy and research on the health and welfare of HIV/AIDS policy issues - Support and information to HIV and AIDS affected/infected women - Developing organisational capacity to achieve DWI’s goals


DWI is linked to organisations such as NCP, Africa Centre, AkiDwA, Cairde, Open Heart House, Gradma, St James’s Hospital, Church of Ireland, Dublin AIDS Alliance, Dublin City Council and ICI.




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DISCOVERY MINISTRY

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: The Reverend Obinna C. Ulogwara (Chaplain) Address: St. Maelruain’s Parish Centre, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Phone: 01 495 8710 Mobile: 087 247 6339 Fax: 01 495 8710 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.dublin.anglican.org/dioceses/chaplaincies Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS Discovery Ministry was coordinated by The Chaplaincy for the International Community, Church of Ireland, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. The Ministry was put in place to respond to immigration and integration challenges as they affect the Church. A further aim is to provide pastoral and other assistance to those migrating to Ireland. It draws inspiration and guidance from scripture, the Holy Spirit and Anglican Social teaching. In this ministry, there is a listening ear to deal with individual, family or collective pastoral needs regardless of colour, creed/religious affiliation, language or status. Discovery Ministry recognises all human beings as equal members of God’s family and helps citizens and migrants create opportunities to build loving, trusting and understanding relationships with one another, especially at local levels.


Discovery Ministry serves as a useful link for contact and cooperation with governmental and non-governmental agencies, as well as other organisations which deal with immigration issues. In doing so, this will help build a relevant future church and a more productive, fair, healthy and stronger society. It encourages migrant’s cultural, social and spiritual talents and transcultural fellowships called “Discovery Services”. It harnesses and celebrates diversity, sharing love and care for one another. All programmes are facilitated by this Ministry and Chaplaincy.


Discovery Ministry cherishes the partnership in mission and relationship with those who share communion and fellowship with individuals, sister churches and governmental and non-governmental organisations. Discovery Ministry’s doors are open to all who wish to partner or serve in creating love among all peoples and advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.




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DIVERSE EIREANN

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Daudi Kutta Address: 68 Dromard, Lahinch Road, Ennis, Clare Phone: N/A Mobile: 086 361 3093 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.diverseeireann.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2000 Company registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To enhance interaction, understanding and respect of different cultures - To promote integration - To celebrate cultural diversity


- Creating an awareness of the richness of diverse cultures that are now in Ireland - Developing an understanding and appreciation of the benefits of interculturalism - Promoting respect of cultural diversity in society


Ennis CDP, Clare Intercultural Network




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DOCHAS KILKENNY

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Theresa Delahunty Address: Social Services, Waterford Road, Kilkenny Phone: 056 778 9916 Mobile: 086 192 7033 Fax: 056 776 3636 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: 10am - 5pm (Monday, Tuesday), 10am - 1pm (Thursday) or by appointment Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To act as a voluntary support agency to migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers - To promote integration by creating and fostering links with the local community - To empower newcomers in order to have their voices heard


- Advocacy - One-to-one support - Outreach Migrant Information clinics - Social gatherings - Projects to respond to specific needs as they arise


Dochas Kilkenny has links with other statutory and community agencies.




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FILIPINO YOUTH INTEGRATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Jeremy Ramos Address: N/A Phone: N/A Mobile: 086 863 1985 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To promote integration among young Filipinos to the multicultural society in Ireland - To empower and serve as voice for young Filipinos


Filipino Youth Integration (FYI) conducts social and cultural activities on behalf of young Filipinos for the purpose of integration. These activities and events range from educational workshops, consultations and advisory committee sittings as well as music, dance and art events, which has given rise to the Young Filipino Cultural Performers. FYI also serves as a hub to relay to young Filipinos information about intercultural events taking place in Ireland.


FYI is currently affiliated with the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Consulate Office. FYI is in the process of affiliating itself with NYCI and Catholic Youth Care (CYC). FYI is at its initial stages but is growing and evolving.




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GHANA AND IRELAND FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Person: Mark Mantey (President), Mr Fredrick Amponsah (General Secretary) Address: Lourdes House, Childers Road, Rosbrien, Limerick Phone: 087 121 6059 Mobile: 087 121 6059 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.ghaire.com (under construction) Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: N/A

Charity Number: 9627518P

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To promote racial tolerance and to integrate Ghanaians into Irish society - To promote intercultural communication between the Irish and Ghanaians - To foster intercultural cohesion through dialogue - To promote educational and cultural cooperation between schools and institutions of higher

learning in Ghana and Ireland - To promote intercultural communication between the Irish and Ghanaians - To preserve and promote Ghanaian culture and traditions in Ireland by organising exhibitions,

lectures, seminars and public events - To provide moral, financial and material support to its members in times of crisis


- Reaching out to locals through the medium of culture - Promoting educational and cultural cooperation between schools, colleges and institutions of

higher learning in Ghana and Ireland - Networking with other NGOs in Ghana and Ireland - Promoting the transfer of information technology to Ghanaian schools - Attending community fairs - Teaching traditional games, such as Ampe and Oware (games of logic and arithmetic) - Performing traditional drumming, highlife music and dance - Exhibiting Ghanaian artefacts, crafts and traditional outfits - Storytelling and drama


Integrating Ireland, NCP, Clare Immigrant Support Centre, Doras Luimní, Cois Tine, Department of Justice, Law Reform and Equality, Reception and Integration Agency




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GUINEAN ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Cisse Sanfang Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 10 Phone: 01 671 3639 Mobile: 0860456885, 0867322371 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2007 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

This association is a non-profit organisation with an overall aim of providing advice, services and assistance to the Guinean community and facilitating their integration into Irish society.


- Providing information and advice to the Guinean community in Ireland in matters relating to education, accommodation, employment, discrimination and interculturalism

- Strengthening, encouraging, and promoting close relationships among Guineans and friends of Guineans in Ireland

- Promoting education and other interests of Guineans through information exchange, seminars, workshops and media programmes

- Promoting and protecting human rights in Guinea


Guinean Association of Ireland collaborates with the majority of organisations sharing the same objectives.




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iMEASC IRISH SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Tony Pratschke Address: “Lothlorien”, Síol Éalaigh, Co. Chill Mhantáin Phone: 076 602 5220 Mobile: 087 270 3403 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The aim is to promote the Irish language and culture to new migrant communities, which will improve and develop migrants understanding of Ireland as well as assisting them in the process of integration into a multicultural Irish society.


- Workshops and courses in Irish language and culture - Advice on courses in Irish language - Advice on particular issues pertaining to language and culture for communities adapting to life in

Ireland - Advocacy where appropriate to promote the integration of communities into a multicultural Ireland - Active membership of iMeasc is granted to migrants who have completed at least one recognised

course in Irish and entitles that individual to membership of the iMeasc Branch of Conradh na Gaeilge.

- Associate membership of iMeasc is open to all Irish-nationals and migrants who wish to support the aims of iMeasc.

- iMeasc provides support for foreign-nationals living abroad who are studying Irish and wish to be part of the iMeasc network.


Network group of students of Irish at Moscow State University and active contributor to Ireland-based immigrant organisations




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INDIA CLUB IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Tania Kaur McFarland Address: 23 Thomastown Road, Killiney, Dublin Phone: 01 235 0445 Mobile: 087 249 6545 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.indiaclubireland.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 1971 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

India Club is a non-political, non-sectarian voluntary organisation founded in 1971 in order to promote good relations between the Irish and Indians. The aim of the club is to promote an understanding of the history and culture of India.


- Social occasions and get-togethers - Charity events - Baisaiki - Fashion shows - Children’s competitions - Diwali festival - India Food Festival - Picnics


Member of Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland, Indian Punjabi Society, Irish Malayala Association, Bengali Cultural Association, Malayalam Kerala Cultural Association, Irish Indian Organisation, Ireland India Cultural Society Irish Indian, Ireland Telegu Association, IVT, Hindu Cultural Centre, Gopio




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INFORMATION & SUPPORT UNIT FOR NEW COMMUNITIES

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Br Kevin Mascarenhas (Director) Address: Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street, Waterford. Phone: 051 852 564 Mobile: 087 238 9671 Fax: 051 841 578 Email: [email protected] Website: www.edmundrice.ie/isu Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 350739 (ERIHC) Charity Number: 14748 (ERIHC)

ORGANISATION GOALS

The goal is to provide opportunities for foreign-nationals based in Waterford to enhance their lives and their ability to be become active members in Irish society.


- English language and literacy courses - Computer-skills courses - Minority youth group projects - Information seminars - Women’s healthcare programme - Employment services and work-readiness programmes - Cultural integration activities - Men’s self-advocacy programme - Legal service for refugees - Evaluation and research


Waterford Area Partnership, Waterford Youth Arts, Adult Education, St Brigid’s Family and Resource Centre, Integrating Ireland, Waterford One World Centre, HSE, Citizens Information Board, Children’s Group Link, Waterford City Council, Waterford City Childcare Committee




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INTEGRATION OF AFRICAN CHILDREN IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Yemisi Ojo Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: Tel: 01 671 3639 Mobile: 086 402 3953, 087 634 5283, 087 629 3828 Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: 9.30am – 3.30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Year Founded: 2003 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

To promote equality and address the integration needs, which have an impact on the development, health, education, well-being and sense of belonging of African and migrant children living in Ireland.


- Youth exchange, cultural diversity training and intercultural childcare training with providers, teachers, parents/family, youth workers and Garda

- Positive parenting skills and basic childcare training with young mothers - Personal development training with young people and aged-out minors - Presentations in conferences as requested - Bi-weekly youth activities such as drama, singing, dancing, trips, arts and crafts - Annual three-week summer project - Annual international/intercultural food fair - Annual end of year project - Easter and St. Patrick’s Day project - Annual art exhibition - One World Week (annual event sponsored by National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) workshop

for children and family)


Catholic Youth Care, Africa Centre, Dublin City Council, NCP, Integrating Ireland, ICI, AkiDwA, South Dublin County Council (SDCC)




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IRELAND INDIA COUNCIL

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Prashant Shukla Address: 9 Russell Crescent, Russell Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Phone: 01 413 1241 Mobile: 087 774 8566 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.irelandindiacouncil.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2002 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To provide a forum for person-to-person contact, business-to-business interaction and cultural exchanges between individuals and organisations in Ireland and India

- To provide a platform to exchange ideas for academics, the media as well as public and private organisations in the field of Indian studies

- To provide a platform for the development of professional and institutional links and the promotion of public and private events which foster public awareness about Irish-Indian relations and the integration of Indians living in Ireland

- The council has a wide and flexible remit which extends from political, commercial and business links to the fields of performing and visual arts and beyond.


- Seminars, lectures and talks focusing on topics of India and Ireland cooperation - Cultural Exchange to nurture bilateral relations and/or economic interactions between individuals

and communities - Organising and supporting cultural events, photo, art and sound exhibitions, fashion shows, film

shows and festivals - Quarterly electronic newsletter, where members and eminent personalities contribute articles - Organising or coordinating business-partnership meetings as well as supporting and hosting

delegates going to India or coming to Ireland


On 30 January, 2007 the project “Integrating Indians” was launched in Dublin. This project is designed to bring the Irish-Indian community closer together through comprehensive and sustainable efforts. It aims to assist the integration process of the Indian community in Ireland, both with Irish and other communities and to actively link the Indian community with its Diaspora. This benefits not only the Indian Diaspora in Ireland, but also society in general through its entrepreneurship, investment and professional skills.




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CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Tess Byrne Address: No. 4 The Vicarage, St. John’s Road, Dublin 4 Phone: 087 3171960 Mobile: 087 3171960 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.irelandpoland.com Opening Hours: Business hours Year Founded: 1991 Company Registration Office Number: 435659 Charity Number: N/A


Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME), Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Chambers of Commerce

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES - Regular business functions with guest speakers from leading businesses in Ireland and Poland - Regular news bulletins on Irish/Polish business affairs - Trade seminars on investment opportunities - Business advocacy with the Government and relevant business organisations in Poland and Ireland - Access to an extensive information resource

ORGANISATION GOALS

The aim is to promote trade and business relations between Ireland and Poland.

IRELAND POLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION




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IRISH - CONGOLESE BUSINESS AND CULTUTRAL ASSOCIATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Zadio Nkwadi Kazadi Address: 6, Georges Quay, Limerick Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 945 5865 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 9653391 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To assist the Congolese community to integrate efficiently into Irish society - To set up commercial, business and cultural relations link between Ireland and the Democratic

Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) - To promote Irish goods and services in DR Congo - To promote exports, goods and assets of DR Congo


- Barbeque - Music - Football - Art exhibition in January 2009


Paul Partnership, Doras Luimní, NCP, Irish BBQ Association




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IRISH COUNCIL OF CHINESE SOCIAL SERVICES/ IRISH CHINESE INFORMATION CENTRE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Dr. Katherine Chan Mullen Address 1: 17 Lantern House, Synge Street, Dublin 6 Address 2: 57 Smothfield Square, Dublin 7 Phone: 01 878 8358 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 878 8358 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: 2pm - 4pm (Monday and Wednesday - Synge Street Office) Opening Hours: 11.30am – 4pm (Tuesday and Thursday - Smothfield Square Office) Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A


The Irish Council of Chinese Social Services (ICCSS) and the Irish Chinese Information Centre (ICIC) was established to provide information and assistance to the Chinese community in Ireland, with a particular focus on young Chinese students in Ireland for the first time. It also helps existing settled Chinese with any problems. It provides free, official and accurate information to the Chinese and Irish. The staffs are fluent in several Chinese dialects, and are trained to deal with a large variety of queries. The service has a large number of volunteers working in the centre.

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To gain more recognition and develop links with the Irish Government - To obtain a permanent office - To provide more services to both Irish and Chinese communities




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IRISH LEBANESE CULTURAL FOUNDATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Guy Jones Address: 79 The Paddocks Kells Road, Kilkenny Phone: 056 775 6700 Mobile: 087 809 0088 Fax: 056 775 6700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.irishlebanese.com Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: 324752 Charity Number: N/A


LERC-Lebanese Emigration Research Centre-Notre Dame University-Lebanon, Human Arts Department –American University of Beirut, World Lebanese Cultural Union WLCU-Irish Chapter, honorary member of the Thurles Memorial Committee, honorary member of the O.N.E.T (Organisation of ex servicemen and women) and member of the Irish United Nations Association


- Community evenings and cultural events including film screening, photo exhibitions, promoting Lebanese play writers, Lebanese music and dances in Ireland

- Organising the St. Patrick’s Day festivities and Blooms Day in Lebanon - Honouring Irish UN Peacekeeping role - Lebanese book library available for members and researchers - Hosting Lebanese musical events - Promoting Lebanese cuisine and organisers of the international Tabbouli competition

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To foster relations between Lebanon and Ireland - To create a cultural bridge for Lebanese children to take pride in their Phoenician and Arab

heritage and to enjoy their Gaelic culture




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IRISH POLISH CULTURAL AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

IN LIMERICK

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Justyna Cwojdzinska (Chairperson), Patrick O’Sullivan (President) Address: No. 1 Riverview, c/o Pat O’Sullivan, Rafer Court, Georges Quay, Limerick Phone: 086 392 4644 (Justyna Cwojdzinska) 086 819 2241 (Pat O’Sullivan) Mobile: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.ipcba.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The aim of the Irish Polish Cultural and Business Association (IPCBA) is to foster and develop links between Ireland and Poland. The association has a strong cultural as well as business remit. The mission of IPCBA is to integrate Irish and Polish people.


- Participation in local cultural events like St. Patrick’s Parade, Limerick City Council events, Mary Immaculate College Integration Day and Riverfest Barbeque Day

- Annual exhibition of Polish artists in Ireland with the proceedings going to the local children’s charity

- Promoting active citizenship by participating in Polish parliament elections and preparing for the local elections in 2009

- Integration of Polish and Irish communities via music and organised social nights as well as via sporting events- Polonia Luimní plays in local football league

- English language classes - Running a Polish column ‘Ethnic Leader’ in Limerick Leader, which won first prize for its Ethnic

Column in Irish Media in May 2006 - It twinned with Starogard Gdanski in 2007, and is currently in the process of twinning with Krakow.


Europejskie Centrum Pomocy i Wsparcia w Limerick, Polish School in Limerick, Local Newspapers (Limerick Post, Limerick Leader), other Irish-Polish Associations in Ireland, Bank of Ireland, Limerick City Council




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JAMAICANS AND THE WIDER CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Millicent Brown, Jasmine Komolafe Address: 23 Island bridge Court, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Phone: N/A Mobile: 085 280 7022 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number /Tax Clearance certificate: 09692688-00001A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To promote awareness about Jamaicans and the wider Caribbean communities in Ireland - To provide information for new Jamaicans and Caribbean migrants coming to Ireland - To assist Jamaicans and the wider Caribbean communities integrate into Irish society - To organise network support for Jamaicans and the Caribbean Diaspora in Ireland - To support and advocate on behalf of individuals within Caribbean communities in Ireland


- Advocacy - Support - Information dissemination - Other services and activities will be developed gradually


NCP, the Lantern Centre




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KNIT PROJECT LIMITED

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Denise Croke Address: 1 Bride St Kildare Town, Kildare Phone: 045 535 525 Mobile: 087 069 1435 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 451677 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The goal is to promote the positive integration of foreign-nationals living in Kildare.


- Information - Support - Referral - Advocacy - Drop-in-services - Outreach - Intercultural events




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LAOIS ETHNIC MINORITY SUPPORT GROUP

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Rotimi Adebari Address: 12 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, Laois Phone: 086 301 0262 Mobile: 086 301 0262 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

To provide support and assistance to new migrants in Laois and facilitate their integration into the wider community


- Monthly meetings to discuss migrants’ issues - Progressing migrants’ issues to the appropriate authorities - Serving as a point of referral for migrants - Organising events and activities facilitating migrant’s integration; for example, intercultural get-

togethers, sporting activities and food festivals - Organising workshops for migrants; for example Rights and Entitlements of Migrants workshop,

Qualification Recognition workshop, Starting Your Own Business workshop


Integrating Ireland




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LATIN AMERICA SOLIDARITY CENTRE

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Azucena Bermudez Address: 5 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 Phone: 01 676 0435 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 662 1784 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.lasc.ie Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm Year Founded: 1996 Company Registration Office Number: 5158 R Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Latin America Solidarity Centre’s (LASC) mission is to expose and challenge the current economic, social and cultural injustices in Latin America and Ireland, through public awareness-raising, education, information exchanges and campaigns in solidarity with the people of Latin America, who resist oppression and struggle to create a fair and inclusive society.


LASC’s activities and projects are grouped into four different areas: campaigning solidarity, development education, cultural action and organisational development. According to this, the following are some of the activities of LASC: lobbying, research, awareness-raising and supporting campaigns about different issues in Latin America. LASC’S activities and services include:

- Public talks - Workshops (about responsible travel in Latin America, arts and transformation and arts in global

education) - Thursday night talks - Documentary screening - Youth workshops about different Latin American issues making them relevant to young Irish

people - FETAC accredited course on Latin American development issues - Development issues course through Latin American Spanish - Latin American Spanish and Portuguese classes - Producing development education resources - Fundraising activities like World music parties (Club Sandino) and pub quizzes


LASC has partner organisations in Latin America and with them LASC develops campaigns and solidarity plans of action. It is also linked with European solidarity networks and has partners in the development education and solidarity sector in Ireland.




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LATVIAN ASSOCIATION FOR LATVIANS IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Ilze Tropa-Adebayo Address: 30 Beechfield Rd, Clonee, Dublin 15 Phone: 087 997 0440 Mobile: 087 997 0440 Fax: 01 826 3756 Email: [email protected] Website: www.latviesi.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A


Fingal County Council, Latvian Embassy, other Latvian organisations in Ireland, CIC, SIPTU, Navan multicultural group ‘Culture’, Latvian Ministry of Integration


- Organising Christmas parties for Latvians - Midsummer celebrations - Celebrating Latvian Day of Independence - Organising meetings with government representatives from Latvia - Information for Latvians living in Ireland - Participating in Latvian projects organised for children and others

ORGANISATION GOALS

The Latvian Association for Latvians in Ireland (LALI) was established in 2005 to unite Latvians living in Ireland. LALI informs Latvians about their rights by organising seminars and discussion groups about workers’ rights, social services and other important issues. LALI organises events to preserve and popularise Latvian culture as well as uniting Latvians in celebrating national events and holidays in Ireland.




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LITHUANIAN ASSOCIATION IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Gintaras Navickas Address: 403 Collinswood, Whitehall, Dublin 9 Phone: N/A Mobile: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.alb.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: 396860 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The goal of the organisation is to provide support for Lithuanian expatriates living and working in Ireland, to preserve and disseminate Lithuanian culture among expatriates and to integrate the Lithuanian community into Irish society.


- Creation and running of Lithuanian weekend schools for children - Organisation of various cultural and social events - Dissemination of important information through its networks - Supporting and assisting Lithuanian institutions seeking contacts in Ireland


Lithuanian Community of Monaghan




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LOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Tinu Achioya Address: 2, Grange Close, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, Louth Phone: 042 932 6645 Mobile: 087 775 1458 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: N/A

Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The Louth African Women’s Support Group was established in 2001. The main aim of the group is to raise awareness about cultural diversity by participating in all aspects of Irish society, without having to relinquish cultural identity.


The group acts as a social outlet for women, who discuss issues such as the marginalisation of black and minority ethnic groups, challenging racism and discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, race and religion.


Women from Minority Group, Polskie Louth, Muslim Community Dundalk, Louth County Council




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MY CORK POLISH ASSOCIATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Monika Nowakowska (Public Relations) Address: My Cork Association, Togher Family Centre, Maglin Grove, Togher, Cork Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 900 5395 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.mycork.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 9560368E Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To integrate the Polish community into local society and establish links with other minority groups in Cork

- To provide information about Irish law, social welfare services, employment and education - To educate regarding Polish history and to promote Polish culture


- Online forum for Polish community - Website (www.mycork.org) - Cultural, sports and charity events


Polish Embassy in Dublin, NASC, The Irish Immigrants Support Centre, Sirius Art Centre in Cobh, Eastern Europeans Association of Ireland, Togher Family Centre in Cork, St. Vincent DePaul, Garda Siochana, Cork Simon, The Cois Tine, NCP, Cork City FC, Mama Tata & Myself Campaign, Polish Media in Ireland and Local Media




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NEW COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Issah Huseini Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 671 3639 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: www.newcommunities.ie Opening Hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm Year Founded: 1993 Company Registration Office Number: 433791 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To build the New Communities Partnership (NCP) as a local, regional and national representative network for minority ethnic-led groups

- To empower minority ethnic-led groups to articulate their own needs and campaign for the full realisation of their human rights

- To serve as a powerful advocate on issues of concern for members - To work collaboratively with other NGOs and statutory agencies to build an integrated Ireland


NCP’s activities are varied and numerous as a national network for over 70 ethnic-led organisations. They include; representation before the Government and statutory agencies, making submissions, providing training and development for groups as well as a virtual office service. For more about NCP’s activities and services, visit the website www.newcommunities.ie


HSE, National Intercultural Working Group, Dublin Inner-City Partnership (DICP), a working group on funding for the migration sector as part of the Department of Justice, Equality ad Law Reform, main committee and sub-groups of the NCCRI, Anti Racism Diversity and Integration Strategy Steering group- Dublin City Council, Social Inclusion Measures Group- Limerick County Council, Garda North Central Forum, Fingal Ethnic Minority Forum and Football Association of Ireland Intercultural Focus Group




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NIGERIA ASSOCIATION NETWORK IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Olatunji Idowu Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 671 3639 Mobile: 087 762 7374, 087 7666 117 Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nigeri.ie Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (Please call before coming for morning and afternoon appointments) Year Founded: 2005 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To advocate for the social inclusion of Nigerians in Ireland - To make submissions and representations for members of the Nigerian community in Ireland - To promote a good image of Nigeria and progressive trade relations between Nigeria and Ireland - To provide training, information on coming to and living in Ireland as well as drop-in-services - To support Nigerian groups which challenge stereotypes and provide educational seminars and

research on Nigeria thereby aiding Nigerians’ membership in Irish society and interculturalism - Nigeria Association Network Ireland (NANI) hopes to continue enjoying the gained recognition of the

Government, agencies, statutory bodies and NGOs, as this will contribute to the success of the organisation as well as establish an infrastructure for Nigerians who have made a home away from Nigeria.

- NANI plans to provide information and support to people with aspirations of coming to Ireland.


- Acting as a bridge between information holders and users in various ways such as a drop-in-service - Outreach programmes to promote awareness and educate the community on the latest

development in integration and lifestyles in Ireland - Provision of information via the Internet and print media for the wider community about Nigeria - Enhancing African heritage including languages and cultures - Provision of training in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and up skill

through network organisations and professionals within the membership of NANI - NANI is as a national network with chapters in Cork, Limerick, Galway, Letterkenny and next

Waterford. - NANI supports the Nigerian Government through the direct supply of health-care materials, ICT

equipments together with exchange programmes between Irish colleges and Nigerian schools. - It aims to consolidate the charitable works, which support disadvantaged Nigerians as well as to

respond to the Nigerian Government’s call to the Diaspora to look-back and help develop Nigeria. - Information talks and seminars about collaborative projects scheduled in NANI’s strategic plan 2009


NCP, Africa Centre, NCCRI, Equality Authority, Irish Refugee Council, Vincentian Refugee Centre, Cairde, Sports Against Racism in Ireland, Dublin Inner City Partnership, ICI, Refugee Information Services, NASC, Doras, Galway Partnership




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OVERSEAS CHINESE ORGANISATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Jun Yu Wang Address: No. 61 North Strand Road, Dublin 3 Phone: 01 884 7494 Mobile: 086 317 1543 Fax: 01 836 5336 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ocoireland.com Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm Year Founded: 2007 Company Registration Office Number: 446526 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Overseas Chinese Organisation (OCO) aims to promote equal rights for Chinese immigrants in Ireland as well as to empower them in the decision-making process. This will assist them to integrate into Irish society. Its goal is to be the national grass root Chinese-led organisation to represent vulnerable Chinese in Ireland.


OCO conducts a range of activities for the purpose of satisfying members’ needs and finding solutions to problems, which include:

- Promoting the integration of Chinese nationals into Irish society - Representing Chinese nationals on an individual and community level - Representing and negotiating on behalf of Chinese workers with work-related issues with their

employers - Promoting and providing translation services


Independent Workers Union, NCP, MRCI, ICI, Cairde, Threshold, Larkin Unemployed Centre, Cross Care




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OVERSEAS MEDICS OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Dr Naqvi Address: N/A Phone: N/A Mobile: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.overseasmedics.org Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2003 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Its goal is to solve problems and help one another in their domestic and professional life.


- Organising social, cultural, academic and sports activities for overseas medics working in Ireland

- Keeping culture alive by meeting on holidays and cultural days, learning about the Irish culture as well as bridging the gap between cultures

- Understanding Irish culture and values in order to create a healthy work and domestic atmosphere




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OVERSEAS NURSES SECTION, IRISH NURSES ORGANISATION

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Carmelito Abragan (Chairman), Emmanuel Etcheri (Vice Chairman), Judith Tabuena (Secretary), Belinda Castillo (PRO) Address: 63 Glasnevin Woods, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Phone: 01 664 0600 (c/o Section Development Officer, Irish Nurses Organization) Mobile: 086 171 7327 Fax: 01 6610466 (c/o Section Development Officer, Irish Nurses Organization) Email: [email protected] Website: www.ino.ie/sections Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2003 Company Registration Office Number: Section is under the Irish Nurses Organization Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS The Overseas Nurses Section strives to support integrating overseas nurses into the Irish health service and thereby facilitating social, cultural and political integration and to ensure equality of treatment and industrial harmony.


- Recruitment and retention of organisation and section members - Organising local, regional and national meetings to discuss members concerns and motions for

the INO Annual Delegate Conference - Collaborating with other organisations in relation to immigration policies and employment - Coordinating with INO Industrial Relations Officer regarding members’ work related concerns - Participating actively in all INO activities and services


INO Office of the Organisation and Social Policy, ABA, ICI, MRCI, Country Consulate, Department of Justice, Department of Employment, other unions




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PATOAK COMMUNICATIONS

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Olutoyin Pamela Akinjobi Address: 35 Dromheath Avenue, Mulhuddart. Dublin 15 Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 417 9640 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 318399 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

PATOAK Communications was established with a focus on bringing people together through the media, information, education and entertainment with the following aims:

- To bridge all gaps between ethnic minorities, other immigrants and their host communities - To educate and enlighten immigrants as well as bring them together with their host communities

to discuss important issues that are essential and greatly beneficial for their growth and the development of Ireland


- Media networking, broadcasting, communication, publishing, business services, training facilitation, public relations, promoting multiculturalism, journalism, consultancy, events management, information technology, research reporting and documentaries

- To start educative television programme in order to serve as a focal point and encourage community initiatives among migrants and their Irish counterparts

- To create awareness through the media of the different events and activities initiated by migrants who are sources of creativity and value to their new society


Migrant-led organisations




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PAVEE POINT ROMA PROGRAMME

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Sara Russell Address: Pavee Point Travellers’ Centre, 46 North Great Charles St., Dublin 1 Phone: 01 878 0255 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 874 2626 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.paveepoint.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2001 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A


Pavee Point Roma Programme works in partnership with a range of NGOs and statutory bodies on cross-cutting issues, which affect the Roma community, including educational disadvantage, equality and anti-racism, health issues, poverty and social inclusion.


- Developing and delivering training programmes for members of the Roma community - Research and information provision on Roma in Ireland - Supporting and training service-providers who work with Roma - Roma cultural events and projects - Representational, policy and media work - Mentoring Roma leaders and volunteers - Joint initiatives and pilot projects – working in partnership

ORGANISATION GOALS

The aim is to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life, living conditions, status and participations of the Roma community in Irish society.




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PEACE CORPS LOCALISE – POLISH GROUP (KORPUSY POKOJU)

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Wojciech Mroczek Address 1: Polish Group: Basement of Dominican's Priory, Upper Dorset St, Dublin 1 Address 2: Main office: Localise Resource Centre, 52 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 Phone: N/A Mobile: 085 708 2149 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.korpusypokoju.com – PC Polish Group http://localise.ie/ (new website under construction) www.pclocalise.com (old website) Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 1972 (Peace Corps), 2007 (PC Polish Group) Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To assist the most needy - To strengthen Irish-Polish bonds - To present a positive image of Polish immigrants in Dublin - To integrate young Polish people in their local communities - To integrate immigrants through discussion at coffee mornings - To disseminate Polish culture through film, poetry and art exhibitions


- Organising events such as Film Club and poetry nights - Multinational Integration Project (weekend school for children from different ethnic backgrounds) - Renovation projects for the most needy people - Fundraising events




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POLISH INFORMATION AND CULTURE CENTRE IN DUBLIN

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Marek Czenczek Address: N/A Phone: N/A Mobile: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.polishcentre.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: N/A Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The organisation’s mission is to contribute towards achieving equality of access to public and private goods and services for the Polish community in Ireland, through the development of community networks and policy-making. This is based on the premises of Article 6 of The Basic Principles of The Council of the European Union: “Access for immigrants to institutions, as well as to public goods and services, on a basis equal to national citizens and in a non-discriminatory way, is a critical foundation for better integration.”


- Publications containing information for migrants, which are distributed nationally - Research programmes regarding the migration process and migrants issues - Networking and relationship-building with groups of Polish migrants throughout Ireland - Development of partnership projects with Polish state-agencies and NGOs with regard to the

development of new strategies towards Polish migrants in Ireland - Supporting integration programmes with the aim of increasing the participation of individuals in the

social and cultural life of Ireland - Promoting social inclusion - Support for voluntary initiatives and participation in the social and cultural life of Ireland




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POLISH SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION IN DUBLIN (POSK)

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Malgorzata Fiedot - Davis Address: Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 Phone: 01 676 2515 (answering machine) Mobile: 086 151 8370 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.poskdublin.org Opening Hours: 4.00pm - 6.00pm (Saturday) Year Founded: 1998 Company Registration Office Number: 278715 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

POSK’s aim is to preserve the bond among Polish people living in Ireland, to promote Polish culture, art and native tradition, and to cultivate and develop national identity.


- Weekly meetings in the Polish House (POSK’s headquarters), where refreshments, Polish newspapers and television are available free of charge

- Polish library - Polish language and Sunday pre-school classes - Meetings with Polish people from many walks of life, such as culture, art, science and politics - Organising various events including national feast days celebrations, annual holidays and

anniversaries


The Ireland Poland Business Association, Irish Polish Society, Korpusów Pokoju w Irlandii




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PORTUGUESE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Maria de Almeida Silva Address: Galway City Partnership - 3rd Floor, The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway Phone: 091 773 466 Mobile: 083 361 3563 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.portugal-ireland.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2008 Company Registration Office Number: 9680523J (Tax Number) Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

The Portuguese Association of Ireland aims to promote the positive effects of integration into Irish society. It would like to see an open, just and equal Ireland where human rights and cultural differences are respected and where all nationalities are afforded equal rights and opportunities.


Portuguese Association of Ireland is a voluntary organisation working on the ground and in collaboration with other organisations in order to provide assistance, support and information to the Portuguese community residing in Ireland.


Integrating Ireland, Galway Migrant Services, Loughrea Family Resource Centre




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RAINBOW NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Atinuke Diya, John Woods Address: 568 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 473 2003 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 473 2003 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rainbowproject.ie Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Year Founded: 2003 Company Registration Office Number: 257619 Charity Number: 13330

ORGANISATION GOALS

The focus is to render support and assistance to new communities in Rialto as well as in Ireland to settle, integrate and achieve their individual goals in Ireland. Rainbow Neighbourhood strives to identify and promote the potential in Irish citizens and the new community members through integration, cooperation and cultural and educational exchange.


- Voter registration campaign - Intercultural celebrations - Annual intercultural carnival - Participating in St. Patrick’s Day parade - Rainbow Women’s Group - One-to-one education, information and support - Outreach programmes in schools and youth project - Lobbying politicians on behalf of individuals - Intercultural women’s health project - Participation in Canal’s Equality for Women Measure project - Strengthening links with individuals, groups and organisations


Rainbow Neighbourhood Projects has links with other migrant-based organisations and intercultural organisations.




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ROMANIAN COMMUNITY OF IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Ms Anca Lupu Address: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 671 3639 Mobile: N/A Fax: 01 677 3887 Email: [email protected] Website: www.romaniancommunity.net Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm (Monday to Friday) Year Founded: 1998 Company Registration Office Number: 413066 Charity Number: 413066

ORGANISATION GOALS

Romanian Community of Ireland endeavours to support and inform all Romanians living in Ireland as well to assist in overcoming barriers on their path towards integration into Irish society.


- English classes for beginners - Information on rights and entitlements - Referrals to appropriate/relevant services - Social and cultural activities and events for all Romanians living in Ireland


Romanian Embassy in Ireland, Dublin City Council, VEC, Cairde, NCP, ICI, MRCI, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre




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SEEDS

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Eddie Kerr Address: SEEDS, One World Centre, 7-15 Foyle Street, Derry Phone: 048 713 70989 Mobile: 077 095 37320 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.seeds.ie Opening Hours: 9am - 10pm (Monday to Friday) 10am - 6pm (Saturday) and 2pm - 6pm (Sunday) Year Founded: 2003 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: XR92405

ORGANISATION GOALS

SEEDS is an independent group working to promote and guarantee human rights, equality and full integration into society for asylum-seekers, refugees and migrant workers. SEEDS seeks to promote racial, ethnic and cultural diversity in the North West thus maintaining a commitment to promote equality and integration. SEEDS came about as a result of the concerns about increasing racial attacks, verbal abuse, isolation of migrant workers, working conditions, poverty, exclusion, language problems, visa issues, housing, education, health and social cohesion. These incidents drew attention to the plight of migrants in Ireland in general, but to the North West of Ireland in particular.


The centre provides information on accommodation, education and training and also provides English classes, translation and interpretation services. The creation of support services allows migrant workers, refugees and new citizens to access information, which is necessary to live in Ireland. SEEDS serves as a social arena where people can meet, exchange information and breakdown cultural and linguistic barriers. SEEDS works with employers, landlords and public service-providers to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect. SEEDS also deals with migration issues, visas, passports and work permits pertinent to the North of Ireland.


Foyle Multicultural Forum, Derry City Council, Chinese Welfare Association, Punjabi Association, Polish Welfare Association, Sai Pak, Derry Travellers Support Group, INCORE (University of Ulster) and other local, regional and national groups




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SLOVAK CENTRE - IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Maros Karabinos Address: 5 Blessington Street, Dublin Phone: N/A Mobile: 086 057 3133 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.slovakcentre.ie Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 434456 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To create a focal point for the Slovak community in Ireland - To represent Slovak interests in all aspects including; employment, education, housing, tourism,

culture and entrepreneurship - To boost the general public’s opinion about Slovakia in Ireland - To develop cooperation with other communities and other organisations


- Education centre for Slovak children living in Dublin - Folklore group “Ostroha” (choir, orchestra and dance group) - “Legal Support” service provided to Slovak citizens living in Ireland - Organising of various cultural events - Presenting Slovakia and the community in international festivals and exhibitions in Ireland


Slovak Centre – London, Integrating Ireland, Red Card to Racism, Kildare EU Club, Dublin City Council, OZ PES SABINOV – Slovakia, the Office for Slovaks Living Abroad, SK Magazine, Irsko.Aktualne.cz




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SOMALI COMMUNITY IN IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Ahmed Gadaf Address 1: 19 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 Address 2: 10 Cornmarket, Dublin 8 Phone: 01 855 2111, 01 671 3639 Mobile: 085 7805 826 Fax: 01 855 2089 Email:[email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: 10.30am – 12.30 pm (Monday at Cairde) and 3.30 pm- 5.00 pm (Wednesday at Cairde) 10am- 12.30 pm (Friday at Cornmarket) Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: 415118 Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

- To provide important information to enable and to facilitate integration into society - To promote personal and community empowerment of Somalis in Ireland - To act as a bridge between other communities in Ireland - To undertake English language and other training courses among Somalis of all ages - To encourage Somalis to engage in civic participation - To participate fully in all aspects of life in Ireland through sport, music, politics and cultural

events


- Referrals and drop-in-services for Somalis - Participation in integration and intercultural events - Free translation of Somali languages - Providing information and support for Somalis in the Irish education system - Provide English language training courses and basic of IT courses to Somalis - Support and assist filling in application forms - Outreach programmes with Somali asylum-seekers and refugees


Somali Community In Ireland works in collaboration with Cairde, Venciation Refugee Centre, Women’s National Health Council, Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) , AkiDwA and NCP.




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WOMEN FROM MINORITIES NETWORK IRELAND

CONTACT DETAILS Contact Person: Benedicta Attoh Address: Women from Minorities Network: 8 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Road, Dundalk, Louth Phone: N/A Mobile: 087 981 7853 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Opening Hours: N/A Year Founded: 2006 Company Registration Office Number: N/A Charity Number: N/A

ORGANISATION GOALS

Vision Statement Women from Minorities Network Ireland (WFM) promotes social inclusion where ethnic minority women have a voice and affect changes in policies that will enable them realise their full potential and enjoy equal opportunities.

Mission Statement Women From Minorities Network Ireland’s mission is to support and educate ethnic minority women, raise awareness of cultural diversity which promotes positive attitudes towards them and encourage the Government to make deliberate policies that foster integration and equality.


- To provide training and access to affordable training to WFM from October 2007 and ongoing - To empower WFM to have a positive image and self-belief - To raise awareness of cultural diversity to deepen understanding and facilitate better integration - To facilitate WFM in contributing to and being involved in decision-making processes at all levels - To support WFM to have adequate representation at all levels - To create optimum conditions for WFM to become leaders in their communities and sectors - To promote a positive image of diversity to the wider society - To ensure equality of access to opportunity


Women from Minorities collaborates with Louth African Women Support Group, AkiDwA and Women and Integrated Network (WIN)




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AFRICA

Africa-Caribbean Form 2 Africa Centre 3 African Community Development Project 4 African Cultural Awareness Project 5 African Voice Newspaper 6 AkiDwA 7 Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Ireland 10 Association of Nigerians in Galway 11 Bini Community 14 Congo Lisanga – The Congolese Network Ireland 17 Diaspora Women’s Initiative 20 Ghana and Ireland Friendship Association 25 Guinean Association of Ireland 26 Integration of African Children in Ireland 30 Irish-Congolese Business and Cultural Association 33 Jamaicans and the Wider Caribbean Communities in Ireland 37 Louth African Women’s Support Group 43 Nigeria Association Network Ireland 46 Somali Community in Ireland 60

ASIA Afghan Community of Ireland 1 Association of Chinese Professional in Ireland 9 Filipino Youth Integration 24 India Club Ireland 28 Ireland India Council 31 Irish Council of Chinese Social Services/Irish Chinese Information Centre 34 Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation 35 Overseas Chinese Organisation 47

EUROPE Association of the Moldovan Community of Ireland 12 Derry Pl Polish Centre 19 Irish Polish Cultural and Business Association in Limerick 36 Ireland Poland Business Association 32 Latvian Association for Latvians in Ireland 41 Lithuanian Association in Ireland 42 My Cork Polish Association 44 Pavee Point Roma Programme 51 Peace Corps Localise – Polish Group (Korpusy Pokoju) 52 Polish Information and Culture Centre in Dublin 53 Polish Social and Cultural Association in Dublin 54 Romanian Community of Ireland 57 Slovak Centre Ireland 59




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LATIN AMERICA Brasilforall Ltd 15 Latin America Solidarity Group 40 Portuguese Association of Ireland 55

TRANS-NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Art Polonia 8 Bilingual Forum Ireland 13 Cork’s Multicultural Newspaper “The Immigrant” 18 Clare Immigrant Support Centre 16 Discovery Ministry 21 Diverse Eireann 22 Dochas Kilkenny 23 Imeasc Irish Speaking Immigrants 27 Information and Support Unit for New Communities 29 Knit Project Ltd 38 Laois Ethnic Minority Support Group 39 New Communities Partnership 45 Overseas Medics of Ireland 48 Overseas Nurses Section, Irish Nurses Organisation 49 Patoak Communications 50 Rainbow Neighbourhood Project 56 Seeds 58 Women from Minorities Network Ireland 61

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